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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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